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We have compiled these resources in order to promote a comprehensive understanding and discussion of the issues around torture.

• TASSC's Definition: TASSC's definition of torture is unique in that it was created by survivors of torture.
  
• International Definition: Torture has been defined by international conventions such as the United Nations Convention Against Torture, The World Medical Association, the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture, and the International Humanitarian Law.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Torture: We have compiled some of the more frequently asked questions about torture, as well as our answers, on this page.
• International Treaties Against Torture: Thanks to the tireless efforts of caring people, many of them survivors, a number of treaties dealing with torture have become law.  We have compiled a list of some of the most important of these.
  
• Important Documents Prepared by TASSC: As torture survivors our perspective is unique perspective. We have put together these documents to share our experiences.
  
• Questions and Answers about the U.S. Government and Torture: We have created a printable brochure to answer some of the more common questions about the role of the U.S. government in torture.
• Convention Against Torture (CAT): Many nations have ratified the Convention Against Torture. Unfortunately, many have not.  The following is a list of states that have ratified CAT, states that have not ratified CAT, and states that have ratified the Optional Protocol for CAT.